She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 31

Chapter 31 She' Volunteered

Frederick furrowed his brows, irritation evident in his expression.

He loathed these social gatherings, primarily because he couldn't bear witnessing

his father in such a compromised state.

He recognized that business dinners demanded social finesse from anyone

lacking significant status. Understanding this necessity didn't equate to embracing it, though.

His gaze drifted toward Freya once more, drawn by an unconscious pull

Truly, being near Freya provided him the most genuine comfort.

"Aren't you escorting me to the hotel?" Freya tore her eyes away and locked them onto Edwin "Shouldn't we be departing?"

The question startled everyone present, Edwin included.

Kristian's fingers, which had been idly toying with his phone, suddenly tensed.

Frederick merely lowered his head, quietly sipping his drink, careful not to interject. He recognized with certainty that Freya was about to retaliate.

"Why such haste? Don't imagine that clinging to Mr. Shaw grants you the right to behave imperiously." Edwin bristled at Freya's words, as if she had insinuated he was nothing more than a procurer. "To Mr. Shaw, you're merely another conquest."

Kristian studied Freya intently, his gaze deepening as he observed her face.

At times, he marveled at her ability to remain composed when confronted with such caustic remarks,

"Mr. Shaw." Edwin slipped back into his sycophantic manner and, before departing, ventured hesitantly, "Regarding our potential partnership..."

"My assistant will handle the arrangements, Kristian replied tersely.

Edwin's face brightened instantly. "Thank you."

Everyone coveted alliances with both the Briggs Group and Shaw Group.

While the Briggs Group remained beyond his reach, he had now secured ties with

the Shaw another chance, he would certainly cultivate his relationship with Kristian to forge even closer

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With these aspirations dancing in his mind, Edwin departed with Freya.

Freya played along willingly, knowing that upon reaching the mentioned hotel, she could confront Edwin

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properly.

in the private room continued their

were all astute

mutual consent, they preferred

"Mr. Shaw, since you

today, we

discussions can resume another time.

"Richie, the company manager, will coordinate the specifics with you, though whether we proceed depends entirely on the project's

Kristian strode purposefully out of

he emerged from the private chamber, Gerard approached

Freya?" A heaviness settled in

to trail her," Gerard, anticipating his employer's concerns without explicit direction, explained. "Should she face any danger, the bodyguards will

somewhat reassured, Kristian still responded coldly,

maintained his composure, reflecting on

properly." Kristian adjusted his tie, his lips delivering the chilled

Gerard comprehended instantly. "Understood."

Corporation was Edwin's

clearly defending

he commanded, his

Gerard started the vehicle.

drove directly to the

he couldn't resist asking, "Sir, I'm uncertain whether I should

refrain from asking," Kristian

your wife to your bed?" Gerard, emboldened by curiosity, pressed on, "How does it feel

bonus forfeit," Kristian fired

"Sir, rest assured, I'll ensure Verte understands precisely who stands as

countered, "Your quarterly bonus can also

wondered where he had

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clutching his phone. I'm addressing Edwin's behavior solely because

his wife for another woman, Set he still

replied,

isn't necessary either," Kristian

normally accommodating temperament, his composure began to fray. What misstep had

made this time?

believe there's one consideration you've overlooked," Gerard ventured, wracking his brain while navigating the road. "Despite your divorce from your wife, until you receive the official

events. "She even

the person awaiting her after

affection for me," Kristian

at a loss